STATE FAIRGROUNDS

The Detroit City Council has approved $18.6 million for a new transit center at the former Michigan State Fairgrounds site.

The old State Fairgrounds has turned into an Amazon hub -- and part of that deal is a new transit center to replace what’s there. Which is not much.

DETROIT – Amazon is building several fulfillment centers in southeastern Michigan. In addition to the previously announced fulfillment center at the old State Fairgrounds in Detroit, Amazon is planning to build fulfillment centers in Hazel Park, Huron Township and Pontiac. The online sales giant also plans to build a sort center in Plymouth. This expansion is expected to create 2,000 jobs in Metro Detroit with 1,200 of those jobs at the Detroit center. More: Amazon newsRead more: Amazon prepares to set up shop at Detroit’s old State Fairgrounds site

DETROIT – Amazon has committed to a major distribution center in the city of Detroit on the former state fairgrounds site. That deal was announced in August and had already been signed off on by the Detroit City Council. On Thursday, a group opposing the sale, called the State Fair Development Coalition, got a temporary restraining order in Wayne County Circuit Court against the project. The city claims the sale price for the land was $16 million, which is above the appraised value. “The city was never provided notice of the plaintiffs' request for the temporary order or an opportunity to respond,” said Detroit Corporation Counsel Lawrence Garcia.

DETROIT – The sale of the former Michigan State Fairgrounds has been halted by a court order just over a week after the sale was approved. The Wayne County Circuit Court issued a temporary restraining order on Wednesday to halt the sale of 142 acres of the former fairgrounds site to two development groups. The Detroit City Council approved the sale on October 20, making the land available for a proposed Amazon distribution center and new indoor transit center. “In 2020, the Detroit City Council adopted a Community Outreach Ordinance requiring a specified outreach process before amending the city’s master plan. A proposed sale of acreage at the former Michigan State Fairgrounds would redevelop about half of the site into a new Amazon distribution center, with the rest saved for a transit center and other future developments.

DETROIT – The Detroit City Council on Tuesday approved the sale of a portion of the former Michigan State Fairgrounds that will be developed into an Amazon distribution center, transit center and more. A digital rendering of the proposed Amazon distribution center at the site of the former Michigan State Fairgrounds. According to the city council president, the sale of the untaxed land will generate $42 million in tax revenue over the next 10 years. Jones and one other city council member reportedly voted against the agreement Tuesday, with six city council members voting in favor. The city of Detroit purchased 142 acres at the site of the former State Fairgrounds in 2018.

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DETROIT Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will hold a news briefing at 11 a.m. Tuesday to announce a proposed sale of acreage at the former State Fairgrounds that could generate over 1,000 new jobs. Watch the news briefing live at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the video player above. Officials say the proposal would sell 142 acres at the former State Fairgrounds to a development team. The city of Detroit purchased the 142 acres at the former State Fairgrounds for $7 million in 2018. Ex-NBA star Earvin Magic Johnsons Magic Plus LLC development company bought about 16 acres from the land bank for just over $29,500 per acre.

DETROIT Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Tuesday a proposal that would bring a new Amazon distribution center to the former State Fairgrounds site by 2022. Two development groups, Hillwood Investment Properties and the Sterling Group, are slated to purchase 142 acres at the former State Fairgrounds site from the city of Detroit -- and Amazon is expected to be their first tenant. The Detroit City Council is expected to review a purchase agreement in September after its summer recess, officials said. The city of Detroit previously purchased the 142 acres at the former State Fairgrounds for $7 million in 2018. The city of Detroit purchased 142 acres at the site of the former State Fairgrounds in 2018.

DETROIT Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at Noon:Amazon distribution center proposed for former State Fairgrounds siteDetroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Tuesday a proposal that would bring a new Amazon distribution center to the former State Fairgrounds site by 2022. Two development groups, Hillwood Investment Properties and the Sterling Group, are slated to purchase 142 acres at the former State Fairgrounds site from the city of Detroit -- and Amazon is expected to be their first tenant.

DETROIT – They are true front line heroes who come into contact with COVID-19 every single day. Most of the people at the State Fairgrounds testing site in Detroit are volunteers who choose to be there to help. June 25, 2020 update: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 62,306, Death toll now at 5,886When coronavirus first became a problem in Michigan, a testing site was opened in March at the State Fairgrounds. The testing never would have been possible if it weren’t for the volunteers that stepped up. More information on coronavirus (COVID-19):

DETROIT – Detroit’s first drive-up COVID-19 testing site opened Friday afternoon at the State Fairgrounds. She’s had a low-grade fever for more than a week, she’s had a scratchy throat and she’s been coughing. “Just to be able to know.”The way it works, any resident of Wayne, Oakland or Macomb counties can come to this site for testing. “Anyone who is scheduled through the call center, with a physician’s prescription can come here,” Hakim Berry, chief operating officer for the city of Detroit, said. The site is made possible through a coalition including Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health System, Trinity Health Systems, City of Detroit, Macomb County, Oakland County and Wayne County.

DETROIT – The city of Detroit opened its first drive-up coronavirus (COVID-19) testing site at the state fairgrounds Friday with the plan to test 100 people and gradually ramp up from there. Cars went in and out of the testing site after it officially opened Friday afternoon. Any resident of Wayne, Oakland or Macomb counties can go to the site for testing. LATEST: Detroit police Chief James Craig tests positive for coronavirus, hundreds of DPD officers quarantinedEither the doctor or the patient can call 313-230-0505 to schedule the drive-up appointment. But Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said the plan went so smoothly Friday that they are prepared for their max, starting Saturday.

Detroit drive-up coronavirus (COVID-19) testing: How to get appointment, who’s eligible, detailsPublished: March 27, 2020, 5:37 pmThe city of Detroit opened its first drive-up coronavirus (COVID-19) testing site at the state fairgrounds Friday with the plan to test 100 people and gradually ramp up from there.

In Grixdale Farms, north of Highland Park and near the State Fairgrounds, a museum-like homeand everything in itis for sale. Called the Lion Gate Estate, its like nothing weve ever seen. The whole estate on West Grixdale Avenue first hit the market in 2018 for $550,000, but has been steadily reducing its asking price. In an ideal world, the new owner will preserve this estate and possibly turn it into a museum (admit it, you want to see this). The automotive artifacts alone would be worth the price of admission.